Camocuautla Wastewater Treatment Plant, Puebla, Mexico

Camocuautla wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Camocuautla, in the state of Puebla, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,099 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. The plant's designed capacity is 198.72 volume units, with a discharge volume matching that figure, indicating full utilization. As a secondary treatment plant, Camocuautla meets the standard treatment requirements for Mexican wastewater facilities under the national water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For small communities like Camocuautla, secondary treatment is typical and sufficient to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Tecolutla River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region, which supports diverse freshwater life and agricultural activities.

Camocuautla is situated in the Sierra Norte de Puebla region, a mountainous area with numerous streams that feed into the Tecolutla River. The Tecolutla River flows eastward to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting a variety of aquatic species and providing water for local communities. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, safeguarding the ecological health of these downstream waters.